Earlier this month, Franklin Pierce DECA had an exciting day participating in the Area 7 Career Development Conference at the Washington State Fairgrounds! Franklin Pierce was represented by 41 amazing students who stepped out of their comfort zones to compete in the conference.
John Barbee’s 2025 New Year’s resolution was a simple one: smile more. Barbee, Franklin Pierce High School’s boys basketball coach, is coaching one of his kids for the final time this season.
Brookdale Elementary, part of the Franklin Pierce School District, has officially been recognized as a Blue Zones Project Approved school. This transformative milestone marks a new era of health, well-being, and student success for the nearly 500 students.
Franklin Pierce Schools is proud to announce that in partnership with United Way of Pierce County and Tacoma Community House, the Franklin Pierce Center for Strong Families is open!
Collins Elementary was recently recognized by the Washington Association for School Leaders and the Association of Washington School Principals for their work in fostering a positive school culture and a strong sense of community.
Media Inquiries:
All media inquiries can be directed to Joel Zylstra with the Franklin Pierce School Public Information Office at (253) 298-3087 or by emailing jzylstra@fpschools.org.
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